Gimbap and Onigiri is scheduled to be released on January 12. Fans are excited as the series, starring two famous actors, Akaso Eiji and Kang Hye Won, will release in less than two weeks.Also known as Kinpa to Onigiri, this Japanese series follows the romance genre, offering something fresh for viewers to enjoy as they start the new year. As for the age rating, the series is safe to watch for children above seven years of age.The synopsis of Gimbap and Onigiri on Netflix reads:"While struggling to find a new home in Japan, a Korean animation student finds comfort in the simple onigiri made by a local part-timer — and sparks fly."The name of the series is based on two food dishes. Gimbap is a famous Korean rice roll, while onigiri is a popular Japanese rice snack.When and where to watch Gimbap and Onigiri?Details about the upcoming Japanese series. (Image via Netflix)Gimbap and Onigiri's first episode is scheduled to release on January 12. The series reportedly consists of ten episodes in total. The show follows a weekly release schedule, with a new episode releasing every Monday for the viewers to watch.The series will conclude with its last episode on March 16. As of now, viewers are given two options to watch the upcoming Japanese series, as the series will be available on Netflix and TVer after its release.Cast of Gimbap and Onigiriカンちゃん 💎 hyewon @hyemstaLINKKang hyewon for kimbap and onigiri new still cut#キンパとおにぎり #강혜원 #KangHyeWon #カンヘウォンThe main cast of Gimbap and Onigiri includes:Akaso Eiji as Hase TaigaKang Hye Won as Park RinThe supporting cast includes:Moon Ji Hoo as Kang Jun HoMai Fukagawa as Miyauchi MasumiRin Kataoka as Somejima NoaShodai Fukuyama as Oba AkinoriSeo Hye-won as Lee Yun GyeolBang Eun-hee as Choi Mi AeRyoko Yuui as Ishida ReikoHiroko Nakajima as Hase HirokoMasaki Miura as Sakumoto EijiMakiko Watanabe as Hoshinomi AsakoMitsuru Fukikoshi as Taguchi ShigeoWhat is Gimbap and Onigiri about? View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThe male lead of the series is Hase Taiga, a character played by Akaso Eiji, who is a former university athlete trying to find meaning in his life while working part-time at the restaurant.The female lead, Park Rin, a character played by Kang Hye Won, is a South Korean studying animation in Japan. She is trying to find a place to stay after leaving her dorm. The story revolves around their budding romance as Rin falls in love with Taiga's onigiri after having them at the restaurant he works at.Their meetings eventually led to them opening up to each other and turning casual meets into a love story. Since Taiga is Japanese and Rin is Korean, viewers will also watch how they face problems and work together in terms of cultures to keep their relationship happy and strong.Since the series is named after Korean and Japanese dishes and the male lead works part-time at a restaurant, viewers can also expect to see a lot of food visuals and scenes showing him preparing meals, with a focus on food as well.As for the other characters, the creators have not shared any information yet. Viewers will have to wait for the series to come out to get more information about the same.Follow Soap Central to stay updated with more news on Gimbap and Onigiri.